Epiduo and Burning: What Users Say (Page 4)

• mim...
• November 15, 2012

For Acne "I remember being horrified by looking at myself in the mirror. Crying nonstop, but ever since I started using Epiduo, my confidence is back. I haven't been this happy in months, and Epiduo really did the trick for my skin. It may have burned at first and peeled a lot, but my face is a lot clearer, and I recommend it to everyone with acne problems!"

• Cin...
• February 20, 2013

For Acne "I was having severe acne on my cheeks and had to see a dermatologist. The following was my treatment plan: Aczone cream in the morning and Epiduo at night. I was also given Doryx pills to take in the morning. My skin immediately started to get very dry, but I used Cetaphil moisturizer. I also used Cetaphil foam face wash twice a day. I only had some very slight burning the first two weeks. My acne was so bad I wanted to cry and hide my face from everyone, but my doctor's treatment plan worked great, and I am so happy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2013

For Acne "I am 19 years old and have been fighting acne for about 4 years now. I have tried just about all over-the-counter acne washes, creams, you name it, I've tried it. Most did not work, and the few that did work gave me an allergic reaction. I had stubborn acne that wouldn't go away and was on the verge of giving up. My dad took me to the dermatologist 3/07/13, and the next day (03/08/13) I began using Epiduo gel at night with Doryx. It is now 03/13/13, and I LOVE the visible results! My complexion looks amazing compared to what it was. I still have some acne left and some scars. However, my face is really dry and rough. I also have severe burning! Feels like my face is on fire, and all I want to do is cry from the pain!"

• Ned...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2024

For Acne "It is almost 1 year since I got acne on my face. Firstly, it was only on my forehead, later, it spread to my chin and cheek and developed severe acne. I used Deriva CMS gel 0.1% adapalene alone on my face for almost 6 months, hoping that it would cure my skin, but it did not. Now my doctor prescribed Epiduo gel along with AHA Glow face wash and Clear gel. Now I am using Epiduo gel for almost 6 weeks. I don't see any visible results after 6 weeks. My acne keeps coming like I'm not using any medicine. I have dry, flaky, burning skin, and it's itching like hell every time I use this medicine, even after 6 weeks. I thought of giving up this many times. But after coming across many positive reviews, I feel to continue this and wait for 4 months, still hoping for results."

• Jan...
• June 6, 2019

For Acne "I have never had a problem with my skin while I was growing up until I got to the age of 21. Then I came out covered in spots on my chin and forehead area, really bad! I tried everything, all good brands, none worked. I got facials, which made them worse. I got a TC peel on my chin, which ruined my skin, don’t do it - it took layers of my face off! I am now 22, tried Epiduo gel, which burns my face a lot and makes it red and peel! I have been on this cream for over 10 weeks, and I have really started to see a difference only in the last 3 weeks. My face has really cleared up, the side effects aren't the best, but I can live with it as long as I am getting my clear skin back. I still have the odd spot coming through, but nothing like it was. Moisturizing isn’t the best as I had to stop the peeling, but it’s burning when I do it. I use Kiehl’s products, which are really good, but I have seen reviews that people are using Cetaphil while on this cream, so I am gonna give that a go and see how I get on."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "I have mild redness and swelling of pimples and scarring due to stress that I just could not clear up with over-the-counter products. I decided to go to a dermatologist, and they prescribed me Epiduo (cream) and Minocycline (a pill) to help with the inflammation. I do have sensitive skin, and each day I use it, it does burn when I put it on and leaves my face red and very dry! But.....I already see an improvement in my skin! They did say to use Epiduo gel every OTHER day if the redness and dryness continue. I am also using CeraVe lotion afterwards to moisturize (their recommendation), and it does not leave an oily residue like others I have tried, and it truly is a great lightweight lotion! I have faith in this acne product! Keep using it! :)"

• Iss...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2016

For Acne "2 months ago I refused to be seen without makeup on in front of my family and friends in my OWN home. I was at a loss and had visited the doctors on numerous occasions to try and sort it. I had been on everything from creams to antibiotics, and Epiduo was my last option, then I'd be referred to a specialist. Initially, I hated the stuff. It burned my face like really, really bad sunburn, and I was constantly red, but I persisted. Now, 2 months later, I walked through Birmingham Grand Central on a busy day with not a scratch of makeup on and felt completely comfortable with my skin! My friends asked if I had makeup on and were so shocked when I said no! I still have a few acne scars, but they are dying down as the months go by. It's great."

• Lea...
• July 31, 2014

For Acne "I've never had acne as a teen, my skin was usually oily, but nothing a little oil control toner couldn't fix. I had pretty clear skin. I'm 25 years old and have had my first baby, and that's when it started. I could not believe how I broke out with severe acne. I tried a lot of over-the-counter acne washes, but nothing worked. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed me two pill medications and acne night gel. It didn't work. I went to my family physician, and she prescribed me Epiduo, thank God. It worked right away after a week of using it only at night after washing my face with Cetaphil. I've had clear skin, a little burning after a week and peeling, but it sure was worth it. I love this stuff. Acne free. Thank you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2016

For Acne "I am in week 2 of Epiduo. I noticed that I'm getting a lot of pimples around my forehead area. I don't understand why, because my forehead didn't have any pimples before I started using Epiduo. Hopefully, it will improve because I'm really insecure. I feel like when I talk to others, that's all they look at! Anyways, Epiduo burns really bad and I have dry patches of skin. Whenever I touch it, it starts burning."

• Kur...
• February 19, 2014

For Acne "I'm 29 and suffered from small acne spots that broke out to big... and I do mean big... pimples on my forehead. Tried everything off the counter to get rid of it. When I plucked up the courage to go to a doctor, he prescribed 3 things to me: - Dalacin T (Day & Night) - Epiduo (Night) - Physiogel AI Cream (Night). He did stress that the Epiduo will burn for a couple of weeks before I got used to it, and the Physiogel was to counter the effects a little. After 3 weeks, it started clearing a bit, and now after nearly a year, my skin is clear! What I suggest before using this product is to ask a dermatologist for their point of view. There is a chance that this might not be the medication for you, so they can prescribe you something else."

• kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for about 2 weeks now. My skin has gotten a lot worse than what it was. It peels 24/7, and it’s red all the time. Moisturizer burns, and so does washing my face with water. I can barely wear makeup because after a while of wearing some, my skin starts to peel, and it looks like a disaster. This is the worst experience I’ve gone through so far with my face. I’m going to try to keep using it for another two weeks. Hopefully, it starts working."

• lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2016

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for just under a week now. I've suffered with acne for as long as I can remember. On the first night, I saw a significant difference, and my skin improved quite a bit. The second night, my skin burned majorly after putting on the cream, but I left it on because I'd read this was normal, and the next day my face just looked like it had been sunburned. I switched face washes too - Cetaphil, as it's non-comedogenic. This soothed my skin a lot. I've used it the same way every night, and so far my skin is just breaking out more, but I'm hoping if I stay persistent, it will clear. I've read this is the 'purging' stage! I will write another review when it's been 8-12 weeks."

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2016

For Acne "This stuff is so good! Wow-at first, my face was so dry, red, itchy, and burning that I could hardly wash it and spent days inside with ice and aloe vera on my face. But when I pulled through, all the tiny under-the-skin spots had completely disappeared, making a flawless complexion! Now I just use a tiny bit on my clear skin once every two days where I break out and get redness, as I am extremely acne-prone. Don't give up! It's so worth it when you get the results!"

• --c...
• May 28, 2013

For Acne "I've been using it for 5 days. I think it's a VERY strong medication. It hurts, it burns, and it's really irritating. It has made my pores very small, my pimples are almost gone, but I called my dermatologist because of how it was feeling, and she told me if it starts to feel very irritating, only use it once in a while. But the irritation seems to be going down, but it's still RED!"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

For Acne "I developed moderate jawline acne at the beginning of this year after three rounds of Roaccutane through my teens. The pimples were angry and painful. I tried over-the-counter creams with no relief, and they continued to get worse and worse. I went back to the dermatologist, who said I couldn’t go back on Roaccutane and prescribed me Epiduo cream and doxycycline for flare-ups. It took around a month to start seeing results, but the pimples became smaller and less angry. I’m 8 weeks down the track now, and my skin is practically clear, with some deep blackheads still making their way to the surface. The cream did cause my face to burn and feel really uncomfortable for the first few weeks, though I eventually got used to it, and the results are worth it! I do burn incredibly easily on my face if I go in the sun at the moment, and by accident, I got it on my neck one night, which was agony (avoid the neck lol). But overall, I’m so, so happy I tried this medication."

• hel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 20, 2016

For Acne "My daughter has been on Epiduo since 8th grade (12), and she is still on it now in junior year (16), and it really does work wonders. Her skin is completely pimple-free, with the occasional 1 or 2 pimples here and there. This product really does work. The only problem is the occasional burning, flaking, and dry sensation. They started about one year after taking the product, although it does vary depending on your skin type. For all the people suffering from this, I suggest first completely washing your face, then applying a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. After, apply a very thin layer of Vaseline on your face (trust me, it works), then apply the Epiduo with a pea-sized amount. IT WON'T FEEL LIKE BURNING OR FLAKING."

• Sam...
• August 11, 2016

For Acne "I am 25 and in the last 6 months, I have been getting very stubborn, under-the-skin pimples on my cheeks. I have tried endless face washes and scrubs, but nothing has worked like Epiduo and I was always left feeling disappointed and doubtful. I went to the doc's and he prescribed Epiduo, it has been a week and my right side has cleared up tremendously!! I am so happy with the results and can't wait to see my skin in about a month. Yes, I get a slight burning sensation when I apply it before I go to sleep, and my skin has dried up on those areas, but acne is caused by excessive amounts of oils on the skin. If you want your acne to disappear, you need to dry the oils out!"

• Sme...
• June 17, 2013

For Acne "I've had bad breakouts throughout my life, but when at 23, I had the worst breakout of my life. Not only did it last longer than six months, I couldn't ignore it - I had pimples around my eyes literally poking into my vision. Every time I saw myself without makeup, I wanted to cry. Then I found Epiduo. It broke me out before it got better, every blocked pore and blackhead came to the surface. My skin burned, especially around the eyes, so keep it away from that area! But stick with this (and stop drinking milk, which I found out was the cause of the blocked pores). I've now got the smoothest skin I've ever had in my life."

• jmi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2013

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for about a week now, and I am having major peeling, itching, and burning. I have noticed that my overall complexion is improving and the blackheads on my nose are significantly reducing, however, the side effects are almost too much to bear. I promised myself I would stick with it for at least 30 days. I can see how this could be a miracle if I ever get past this point."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2012

For Acne "If you want results real fast, Epiduo is wonderful. I noticed a complete face transformation within the first month of use. I only felt burning the first week. The only real downside is that it causes lots of peeling. I have to use an exfoliating facial scrub every other day just to keep the flakes off my face. So, the product itself is great, but the dried-up mess of skin it leaves on your face... not so much."

• Tee...
• December 15, 2016

For Acne "Went on holiday early November and came back with full-blown acne on my forehead and cheeks. Tried literally everything and anything I could find, and nothing worked. The GP then prescribed Epiduo, and I was really skeptical as I read reviews of people getting worse before better and all that. I used it twice a day, beginning from a Wednesday, and by Sunday, I began to see results. By Monday, I couldn't believe it, 90% of my spots had gone, but the only thing was that I used too much, which burned my skin a bit, but this is healing. I've been on Epiduo exactly 8 days, and my acne is gone. Yes, I said it, gone!!! I was told to give this product 3 months minimum, and it's done the job in a week. I highly recommend you try Epiduo!!"

• Epi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2016

For Acne "I'm 25, and I've tried lots of different approaches to get rid of my acne. This is the first time I've had any success. I should add that I had been prescribed benzoyl peroxide in the past, but I think I started getting side effects and stopped. I should not have stopped. That is my advice to anyone who starts using any benzoyl peroxide creams. Stick with it through the first few weeks of pain. It gets better. At least it did for me. It was so painful to begin with. My skin was red and so sore. It felt like a stinging, burning, itchy graze all over my face. No, it's not an easy treatment, but this is exactly what I do...clean my face at night, one pump of Epiduo, then Bio-Oil, not moisturizer, wash off in the morning. One month in and I'm spot-free."

• Jan...
• June 25, 2015

For Acne "I was prescribed this product 4 days ago, and I've been taking it every night since in pea-sized amounts. The first day, I put a little extra on a big spot on my cheek, and it's dried out and flattened in that 4 days. I have very small red bumps all over my right cheek and a small breakout on my left (mostly clear though), my forehead is clear also after only having small bumps before I started the treatment. What I have noticed is results in the bigger pimples, but the small bumps on my cheek haven't gone down, and they're still unsightly. My face burned on the third day, but not very bad, although my right cheek was especially red. I think I'll probably experience more drying and redness to come, so I'm going to update changes every week till then."

• Chi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2017

For Acne "The only RX that treats my acne immediately and empties my pores of all impurities. When I skip a few weeks of using, my acne comes back. It does make your skin itch a little when you first put it on, but it goes away as you sleep. People experiencing burning and redness (stay out of the direct sunlight and no sun lamps!!) only use once a day or less! This stuff truly does work like a miracle on my skin. Sucks my insurance never wants to cover it!"

• Ken...
• June 27, 2016

For Acne "Please don't give up on this product too quickly. For the first week or so, it's going to burn, and your skin's going to feel extremely dry and tight. However, it will go away in time! My skin has never looked better after a few months of use. Just remember to moisturize every day, always use sunscreen when it's sunny out (or use a moisturizer with SPF), and use about a pea-sized amount (it really goes a long way)."